Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe | Easy Glazed Salmon Fillets
Honey Garlic Salmon is a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a rich, sticky glaze made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, butter, and fresh lemon juice. Perfectly pan-seared or baked, the salmon develops a caramelized exterior while remaining moist and flaky inside. This restaurant-quality recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners, healthy family meals, or special occasions. Serve it with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Cooking Method
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon carefully and cook for another 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the glaze over the fillets for 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and garnish with parsley and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
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